War Memorial Recreation Ground
Plan your visit
Getting here
51.40851, -1.51258
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +76 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +76 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Family friendly
Strong match
playground, picnic area; Playing field
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park; Playing field — open space for a simple picnic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Beautiful Demoiselle, Banded Demoiselle, Azure Damselfly +37 more · last seen 2025
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km
Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
Pewsey Vale Circular WalkWalking route
The Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new long-distance walking, cycling and riding route with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.
Mid Wilts WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Route 246Cycling route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Wildlife to spot
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